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Receptionist

at Kings School · Tirunelveli · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹1.9L – ₹4.1L / yr1–3 yrsCloses 23 Aug
Tirunelveli, Tamil NaducontractPosted 7d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Receptionist
School
Kings School
City
Tirunelveli
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹1.9L – ₹4.1L per year
Experience
1–3 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
23 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Receptionist salary in Tirunelveli — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹1.9L
per year
Typical
₹3.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹4.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for Receptionist at Kings School

Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.

Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Kings School as a Receptionist in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Kings School is a senior secondary campus in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: the Receptionist sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. Day to day, you will:

  • Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
  • Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
  • Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
  • Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
  • Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
  • A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
  • Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
  • Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
  • A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.9 LPA – ₹4.1 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Kings School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Kings School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Can I negotiate the salary at Kings School?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

Where exactly is Kings School located?

The school is in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What's the interview process like for this role?

Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.

What questions are asked in a Receptionist interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Receptionist roles in Tirunelveli.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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About the school

Kings School

Key facts about Kings School

Key facts
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Pudhur (Near Vallioor), Achampadu, Pudhur (Near Vallioor), Achampadu, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, 627117

Kings School is a boarding and day school for boys and girls. Kings School is unique as an independent school in South India as it is a ‘non-profit’, inclusive community establishment. Kings School is built in a 50-acre garden estate providing a child friendly environment. The school has been architecturally designed and built to meet the educational needs of the students.

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